England vs Pakistan, ENG vs PAK, Today Match Prediction 10 July 2021

eng vs pak Match Prediction & Analysis

Host England will be looking to continue their winning ways when they face Pakistan in second game of three-match series at Lords.

In the series opener, England registered a dominant nine-wicket win over Pakistan, courtesy fabulous bowling performances from Saqib Mahmood, Craig Overton and Matthew Parkinson. Captain Ben Stokes will be hoping that the side can maintain their focus and intensity in this fixture.

On the other hand, Pakistan will be disappointed after producing an abject batting performance at Cardiff. On a lively pitch, the visitors lacked the technique and temperament against England bowlers and were dismissed for less than 150 runs.

TEAMS PREVIEW

England Preview

After hammering Pakistan in the first ODI at Cardiff, the home side has taken 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Phil Salt, Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes and James Vince to do the bulk of the scoring.

For England, makeshift opener Dawid Malan played well and notched up a crucial half-century. He was well supported by debutant Zak Crawley, who looked comfortable at the crease and scored his maiden fifty in limited-overs cricket.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the pace quartet of Brydon Carse, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton and Saqib Mahmood.

Matthew Parkinson is the lone spinner for the side for this contest.

England Predicted Playing XI:

Ben Stokes (captain), John Simpson (wk), Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, Zak Crawley, James Vince, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson

England Actual Playing XI:

Matt Parkinson, Lewis Gregory, Phil Salt, John Simpson, Brydon Carse, James Vince, Craig Overton, Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, Saqib Mahmood

Pakistan Preview

The team management might go for one or two changes to their playing XI for this game. Sarfaraz Ahmed or Agha Salman could come in place of Saud Shakeel for 2nd ODI at Lords.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of openers Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, middle duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam to deliver notable scores in this fixture.

In the series opener, Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq perished for ducks, while Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel failed to make an impression with the bat.

Pugnacious opener Fakhar Zaman worked hard for his runs and scored 47 runs off 67 balls with the help of six fours. Left-hander will be looking to continue their rich vein of form with the bat in this fixture.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi to deliver timely breakthroughs

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman/Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sohaib Maqsood, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Pakistan Actual Playing XI:

Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Saud Shakeel, Sohaib Maqsood

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Traditionally, the wicket at Lords will offer something to the bowlers with the new-ball. The weather forecast for Saturday’s game is going to be sunny intervals throughout the day.

Venue Details

Lords Cricket Stadium is going to host the 2nd ODI between England and Pakistan. In the previous meeting between the two teams, England registered a hard-fought win over Pakistan

Toss: To Bowl

The side that wins the toss, will be looking to bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 250 runs.